Associate Lecturer / Lecturer – Innovate Summer Academy 2026
Innovate Summer Academy is a premium, academically rigorous pre-university summer programme hosted on the University College London (UCL) Bloomsbury campus. The programme offers intensive two-week academic accelerator courses for high-achieving students aged 15–18, combining university-style teaching, small class sizes, experiential learning, and close academic mentoring.
We are seeking exceptional Associate Lecturers / Lecturers (Adjunct Faculty) to join the Innovate Summer Academy for Summer 2026. Faculty members are expected to teach across
all core modules
within their assigned faculty, delivering a coherent, integrated academic experience. In addition, faculty play a central role in supervising applied and capstone projects, mentoring students, and supporting progression to competitive undergraduate pathways.
Faculty of Law and Global Justice Modules
(Summer 2026)
· Introduction to English Law
· Legal Argument and Reasoning
· Rule-Making and Legal Systems
· Criminal Law
· Tort Law
· Civil and Criminal Procedure
· Witnesses, Examination-in-Chief & Cross-Examination
· Ethics, Morality, Equality & Equity
Final module allocation will depend on faculty expertise, programme timetabling, and student cohort needs.
Location:
University College London (UCL), Bloomsbury Campus, London
Contract Type:
Fixed-term (Summer 2026)
Programme Dates:
· Term 1: 9 July 2026 – 23 July 2026
· Term 2: 23 July 2026 – 6 August 2026
· Term 3: 6 August 2026 – 20 August 2026
Faculty may be contracted for one or multiple terms.
Rate of pay - £50ph (3-6 hours per day)
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, university-style teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops, and applied/project-based learning.
* Guide students through faculty-specific capstone or applied research projects, including project design, analysis, and final presentations.
* Provide structured one-to-one mentoring to support students' academic development, critical thinking, and progression to competitive undergraduate study.
* Contribute to the refinement of teaching materials, ensuring academic rigor, coherence, and alignment with current disciplinary standards.
* Support and, where appropriate, accompany faculty-specific industry visits, academic excursions, or guest speaker sessions.
* Reinforce core academic skills (research, writing, presentation, critical analysis) appropriate to pre-university students transitioning to higher education.
* Work collaboratively with onsite teams to support students in a safe, inclusive, and academically demanding environment.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
* PhD or Post-Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline
* (or PhD awarded and under examination for post-doctoral research)
* Demonstrable subject expertise aligned with one or more Innovate faculty areas
* Proven experience teaching at university level or equivalent
* Strong commitment to student-centred, interactive, and project-based learning
* Ability to teach and mentor high-achieving international students aged 15–18
* Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
* A collaborative, supportive, and professional approach to teaching and mentoring
Additional Information
* Accommodation and meals are provided for contracted teaching periods where required
* This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
* This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to reasonable amendment in line with programme needs
Application Process
Please submit:
· CV and Short Cover Letter outlining relevant expertise and availability
Applications to:
Closing date:
Open until filled (early application encouraged)